In a bad place right now - Software Engineer Customer.io Employee Review

2.0
Jan 18, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- remote-first culture is well executed - competitive perks & benefits

Cons

- engineering leadership does not follow the company's values - lots of tribal knowledge that is not well disseminated - missing standard tooling for processes like deployments - differences in culture and lack of training for leadership often results in personal insults and bias towards reports - echoing a recent reviewer, constructive feedback is withheld for long periods of time, leading to surprise during performance reviews - also echoing another reviewer, the amount of tech debt and unnecessary complexity in the codebase is astounding; often turning simple changes into a death march. This results in engineers often focusing on hacking code rather than doing it right to avoid scrutiny from leadership - mentorship is lacking, leading to many engineers that lean more junior and the small amount of feedback that is given by the technical leads is openly critical and sometimes derogatory - frustration and insecurity among engineers results in backstabbing, lying or taking out frustrations on peers

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5.0
Jun 16, 2026
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Pros

Fun deals, mix of fast movers and strategic cycles, helpful leadership and a collaborative team.

Cons

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5.0
Feb 18, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

My team has been very supportive since day one. I was given a clear 30/60/90-day plan that made onboarding feel organized and thoughtful rather than overwhelming. There’s also a genuine focus on growth — regular trainings, micro-learnings, and development sessions that make it easy to keep building skills. The benefits are a big highlight. The company covers 100% of medical premiums for employees and dependents, which is rare. There are also stipends for home office setup, internet, wellness, and even opportunities to connect with coworkers. We have a recognition program with monetary rewards and a giving platform that makes it simple to support causes you care about. There’s a strong culture around philanthropy and community involvement, with volunteer time off and company-wide initiatives that encourage giving back. The flexible PTO policy is another major plus and helps support work-life balance.

Cons

Cons: The company is in a growth phase, so priorities can shift and things can move quickly. If you prefer a very structured or slow-moving environment, that pace might feel challenging at times. Leadership has acknowledged this and is working to improve communication and change management as the company scales. It would also be great to see continued progress in increasing female representation in leadership, particularly at the director level and above. Leadership has been transparent about this goal and seems committed to improving it. Overall, this is a company that cares about its people and invests in their growth. If you’re someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and values flexibility, development, and meaningful benefits, it’s a great place to build your career.

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